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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Does your kid struggle with learning? If you answered yes, then you need to check out Kid's Academy and enter to win a $100 amazon.com gift card.

Kid's Academy is all about helping children learn verbal, writing and math skills in an easy and fun manner. Apps such as 123 Tracing and Bingo ABC have been top-50 educational apps in the App Store, and Kid’s Academy has also brought the well-known stories and nursery rhymes The Three Little Pigs and Five Little Monkeys to life with interactive apps. The simple interfaces of the apps allow children to take the reins and play on their own, but the sing-a-longs and other activities are perfect for parent or teacher engagement, as well. Research has shown that singing along with nursery rhymes has cognitive and physical benefits for children. Not only are children learning new words and the context in which to use them, but strengthening tongue and mouth muscles at an early age will help with pronunciation skills.

Kids Academy is hosting an awesome giveaway! Head over, download the app, and write a review in the App Store. At the end of August, Kids Academy will randomly choose 2 lucky winners who will each win a $100 Amazon gift card! Sweet!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

“Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.”Two things my family loves. We love Betty Crocker and grilling. This summer Betty Crocker, General Mills, and Publix makes it easier to get together for family fun!Make your BBQ special with Betty Crocker!

Complement your main dishes from the grill with Betty Crocker® Potatoes for a delicious and easy side dish that your whole family will love. Plus, Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes now feature 20% more potatoes!

Need a quick & delicious weeknight meal idea? Hamburger Helper has a variety of tasty flavors your whole family will love such as Bold Crispy Buffalo Chicken or Crunchy Taco. Add in fresh ingredients such as shredded cheese or chopped tomatoes to add even more deliciousness to your dinner table.

Visit your local Publix® store now to stock up & save on your favorites for a quick & delicious meal that your whole family will love during the “Love to Shop Here, Love to Save Here” event!

Be on the lookout for these exclusive in-store savings starting July 17:

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Disclosure: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Shire. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”

Raising a child at any age is challenging, and when it comes to mothers and daughters, the dynamic can be even more complex. What some may dismiss as “typical tween girl behavior” can sometimes be symptoms of something more serious. Research suggests that girls are more likely than boys to report having mostly inattentive Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Since inattentive symptoms can be less noticeable than hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, it is important that moms know what to look for.

That’s why I’m pleased to be joining Shire, CHADD and Holly Robinson Peete to announce the launch of keep momming, a new public service initiative geared towards the moms of tween girls to raise awareness of ADHD.

The campaign is anchored within a new digital hub, KeepMomming.com, where you’ll find tips, tools and other go-to resources for moms, including a checklist to help recognize the symptoms of ADHD – inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity – and then encourages moms to talk to their daughter’s doctor. The keep momming initiative can help moms learn about ADHD and provide ideas on how to spark a conversation and stay connected with their tween.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Disclosure: This is a compensated post provided by Partners Hub and Orkin.

Kids love Summer and bugs! With Orkin, they can enjoy Summer exploring their own backyard and learn all about bugs.Summer is here and Orkin some amazing “Bug Wisdom” to soak in and a “Backyard Explorers Kit” to keep the kids busy at home!

When life hands you dung, just roll with it.

At Orkin, we never stop learning. Our new “Bug Wisdom” video series is a reminder that some of life’s biggest lessons come from small places. Bugs are smart, curious creatures – we humans can learn a lot from their ways.

Take the quiz to discover your “Spirit Bug,” and check out all the GIFs to soak in every nugget of wisdom that these bugs have to offer!

The Orkin Man always knows what to look for when he shows up at your home. If you want to get exploration down to a science, be sure and enter to win Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

• Take the “What’s YOUR Spirit Bug?” Quiz and find out which smart, curious creature you are most like! • Click through all the GIFs and soak in every nugget of wisdom that these bugs have to offer!

One reader will win an official Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit just by taking the quiz!

Take the “What’s YOUR Spirit Bug?” Quiz and share your result and bug wisdom by posting a comment. Scroll through all the GIFs and share your favorite bug wisdom as a comment.

Get Social With it!• Tweet using the #BugWisdom hashtag and have your audience tweet at you with their “Spirit Bug” and bug wisdom • Share on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest

Each household is only eligible to win 1 Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification